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Mike Berry
hokiebama Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 11-04-1999
Posts: 194
Anyone out there know where Sgt. Mike Berry is? This guy has stiffed me on a trade of about 50 cigars and I can't locate him. Also, I am wondering if anyone knows who the "new" bidder AT from Havelock, NC is? Is he a real person or an alias for one missing Mike Berry? It seems quite odd that Mike leaves and this person shows up from the same town? Any help is greatly needed. Thanks,

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jjohnson28 Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 09-12-2000
Posts: 7,914
Hey Hokiebama
Yeah it looks like I was stiffed by Mike Berry also.I'm only out about 12 or so smokes.I did get a few responses,you know thanks for the kind words about his family troubles on Cbid BB and the like.OH looks like we lost one package,I'll get it right back out,good thing I had it insured.Mike I think we have given you ample time don't you?Hey let me know what you find out,I'll do the same.bikenic@netscape

jjohnson28 Offline
#3 Posted:
Joined: 09-12-2000
Posts: 7,914
robnsue Offline
#4 Posted:
Joined: 02-23-2000
Posts: 269
Looks like I got stiffed for a humidor. Never would of thought Mike would have done this...........
Slimboli Offline
#5 Posted:
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
I hate to say this, and I wasn't going to mention it until this post came up, but I did do a trade with him early in the game. I must say that it was THE most uncomfortable and stressful trade I ever did with anyone. He made it so complicated, that after awhile, I didn't know what was going on. We finally completed the trade, but it had taken more than a dozen emails to finalize and get everything worked out. Then after it was all said and done, he wanted me to send back his cigars! The reason was ... he tried one of the cigars that I was sending him, before he got the ones from me, and he decided that they didn't do anything for him. After all the hassle I went through to get them for him, I told him a 'deal was a deal', that they were on their way. After that, he got really 'pissy' with me in several consequent emails. I vowed to myself that I would never trade (or do any business) with him again. So much for the honorable Marine ... hey? At the time, he was a member of the Mag 9, and I din't want to stir up bad feelings. I should have went with my instincts ...
mtsheron Offline
#6 Posted:
Joined: 04-29-2000
Posts: 528
This guy sound slikea real prick.......If he stiffed you guys and $ was a issue where it was actually used as a trading point he would be in violation of wire fraud which is a federal offense. Just a thought. Sorry guys but the agent in me is coming out, hate to see fellow CB friends get stiffed by a putz!
SalBO Offline
#7 Posted:
Joined: 03-10-2001
Posts: 8
I am a newbie on this BB but have been around all the others for quite a few years. Take this advice if you wish it resolved.

If he is an active duty Marine, call the post he is stationed too and contact his CO. Commander. The military WILL NOT stand for this conduct. I know this, being retired Army myself. One phone call or two will settle this matter quickly.
jjohnson28 Offline
#8 Posted:
Joined: 09-12-2000
Posts: 7,914
Thanks SalBO
I may take your advice,but I just he would make good
on the trades.Thanks again.Jim
bigbro94 Offline
#9 Posted:
Joined: 05-23-2000
Posts: 70
Now Salbo is a great trader!! Very reliable and a real generous Idjit!
aberdeen Offline
#10 Posted:
Joined: 06-11-1999
Posts: 741
Mike Berry set me up with a person to get wholesale prices on a few brands of premium cigars, and I have been very thankful to him for that. After that he asked to trade cigars with me, I am not big into trading, but send him I think 5 of my finest cigars, and haven't heard back from him again. But then again, I sent them in the expectation of not getting anything back, as I was more than happy with the contact he put me in touch with.
CL Offline
#11 Posted:
Joined: 02-08-2000
Posts: 855
HEY MIKE, old Mag 9 buddy -- WHERE ARE YOU? Your reputation is takin' a hit here.
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